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Social media influencer Sandeepa Virk was arrested by the ED
She was alleged for money laundering in a Rs 40-crore scam
The ED revealed links with Angarai Natarajan Sethuraman, former Reliance Capital director
Social media influencer and entrepreneur Sandeepa Virk, with over 1.2 million Instagram followers, was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on 12 August 2025. She faces allegations of money laundering linked to a Rs 40-crore scam. She claimed to be an actor and a certified cosmetologist in her Instagram bio.
The case started from an FIR filed by Punjab Police under Sections 406 and 420. Virk allegedly defrauded individuals through misrepresentation and false promises. Over two days, ED conducted searches at her and her associates’ premises in Delhi and Mumbai. A special court in Delhi has remanded her to ED custody until August 14.
She claimed to own hyboocare.com, a website selling FDA-approved beauty products. The ED found the products non-existent and the website non-functional. Payment gateways failed, social media engagement was minimal, and WhatsApp contact was inactive. Hence, the ED alleges that the website was a “front” for money laundering. She is also accused of acquiring immovable properties through deceptive means.
The ED’s probe revealed her links with Angarai Natarajan Sethuraman, former Reliance Capital director. According to the agency, Virk communicated with him regarding “illegal liaisoning,” and searches at Sethuraman’s residence reportedly confirmed these allegations. Allegedly, Sethuraman diverted Rs 18 crore of public funds in 2018 from Reliance Commercial Finance Limited (RCFL) in violation of prudent lending norms.
Additionally, a Rs 22-crore home loan was sanctioned in violation of lending norms. Large portions of these loans remain unpaid and were allegedly siphoned off for personal gains. ED conducted raids in Delhi and Mumbai, seizing incriminating documents. Statements were recorded from key associates, including Farrukh Ali.
Sethuraman denied all allegations, calling them baseless and denying links to Virk. He claimed the home loan was legally sanctioned with proper collateral. The ED continues to investigate possible involvement of other individuals. Virk’s lavish lifestyle on social media is also under scrutiny. [Rh/Eth/VP]
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